National Parks

Oral Answers to Questions — Town and Country Planning – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 4 Mawrth 1947.

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Photo of Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge Mr Thomas Skeffington-Lodge , Bedford 12:00, 4 Mawrth 1947

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning to what extent the proposed national parks areas are affected by the Government's proposals regarding Service-training areas.

Photo of Mr Lewis Silkin Mr Lewis Silkin , Camberwell Peckham

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to the hon. and gallant Member for Spen Valley (Lieut.-Colonel Sharp) on 18th February, of which I am sending him a copy.

Photo of Sir Henry Morris-Jones Sir Henry Morris-Jones , Denbigh

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us when we may expect to have the White Paper promised by the Prime Minister last week?

Photo of Mr Lewis Silkin Mr Lewis Silkin , Camberwell Peckham

That hardly arises on this Question.

Photo of Mr Ernest Marples Mr Ernest Marples , Wallasey

In the case of Service Departments proposing to take over parts of the land allocated to national parks, will the right hon. Gentleman ensure that there is some public inquiry or opportunity for ventilation of public opinion?

Photo of Mr Lewis Silkin Mr Lewis Silkin , Camberwell Peckham

Certainly, Sir; the Prime Minister gave that assurance last week.